National Nursing Review : Nursing Study Resources & Health Tips

The breast cancer is the type most common cancer among women. During his life, one in nine women is likely to have cancer of the breast. Several factors play a role in the development of this cancer: family history, hormones, aging, etc.. Moreover, scientists have long suspected the lifestyle of being a major risk factor.

However, they could not identify precisely what components of lifestyle is the most influential.
For many years it was thought that a high intake of fat was one of those components that contribute most to risk of breast cancer. Now we believe instead that fat intake may play a role, but it is not the only factor, nor the most important. However, recent research indicates that a diet low in fat reduces the risk of recurrence of breast cancer.
Moreover, it appears that risk factors vary according to the hormonal changes experienced by women (premenopausal or menopausal). (more…)